Published date: 31 January 2017

Last edited date: 31 January 2017

This notice was replaced on 18 October 2017

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 18 October 2017)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Urban planning services - 71410000

  • Public relations consultancy services - 79416200

Location of contract

PE25 1DA

Value of contract

£2,000 to £25,000

Procurement reference

SkegNDP01

Published date

31 January 2017

Closing date

10 February 2017

Contract start date

1 March 2017

Contract end date

1 May 2019

Contract type

Not specified

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Skegness Town Council require consultancy to support the creation of a Neighbourhood Development Plan (NDP) in Skegness. This consultancy will comprise support and guidance to Councillors and others involved in the plan, community engagement and consultation activities, provision of Planning Policy advice and support in applying for available NDP grants. The contract will be staged, with gateway reviews with possible break points:

Stage 1 - Project planning, education and communication and assistance in applying for financial support by way of grant

Gateway 1 - Have we got the commitment, resources and understanding to complete? Are resources for next phase in place? If yes proceed to Stage 2. If no either extend the phase or stop.

Stage 2 - Consultation, research, evidence gathering including surveys and statistical analysis.

Gateway 2 - Have we got all the necessary evidence needed to fully understand what is needed and why? Is there sufficient local engagement to support later stages? Are resources for next phase in place? If yes proceed to Stage 3. If no either extend the phase to increase this or Stop.

Stage 3 - Development of aims and vision and objectives and testing these for local community support and for integration with East Lindsey District Council's Local Plan.

Gateway 3 - Are the aims, vision and objectives created supported by the local community and local businesses? Is East Lindsey DC, the Planning Authority, on board? Are resources for next phase in place? If yes proceed to stage 4. If no, redraft and re-consult or Stop.

Stage 4 - Development of policies and writing of the NDP to the standard required by the local Planning Authority.

Prospective suppliers are required to provide:-
- a firm price for stage 1
- a base cost for stages 2-4 which will be confirmed at each Gateway Decision Point
- a list of likely/possible additional costs that may be incurred together with day/hourly rates that would be charged for this additional work
- a description of what will be provided at each stage including any assumptions made
- a description and details of the proposed team
- details of experience in delivering this type of work
- details of capacity to deliver the contract
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There will be no contractual commitment to proceed beyond any Gateway decision point but the expectation is that this will occur if the Council is satisfied that the previous stage has met its expectations and progress can be made on the next stage.

The NDP area under consideration is bounded by Skegness and Winthorpe Parish boundary. Skegness Town Council will not enter into extended discussion other than to clarify any points in the above description of works.


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About the buyer

Address

Skegness Town Council, Town Hall, North Parade,
Skegness
PE251DA
England

Email

info@skegnesscouncil.org.uk

Website

www.skegness.gov.uk